Environmental declaration

NGK Spark Plug Group will strive for harmony with society and the global environment while serving the people of the world, offering new value based on the principle of high quality throughout the entire life cycle of our environmentally friendly NGK spark plugs and NTK new ceramic products.
To achieve this, we have formulated an environmental action plan based on our environmental policy as a way of accepting our social role and responsibility as a trusted corporation. With the participation of everyone concerned, we will pursue the development of a sustainable society and business operations.

(Revised April 2004)

Environmental policies

Management

We will abide by all laws, regulations, protocols and voluntary standards relating to environmental conservation. We also aim to increase our environmental efficiency by continually trying to enhance our environmental management system (EMS) and performance.

Factory/office

We will remain constantly aware of the need for environmental harmony, working to prevent air, earth and water pollution, use energy and resources more effectively, and reduce waste materials.

Products

We will work towards the development, design, procurement, manufacture, sale, distribution and disposal of environmentally friendly products.

Communication

We will promote communication with stakeholders through clear disclosure of information. We will also contribute not only to local communities but to the wider society through consideration for the natural environment as well as participation and support for environmental conservation activities.

Mind

We will strive to raise awareness of environmental conservation through environmental education and publicity activities as well as the dissemination of these policies among all our employees. We will also seek the understanding and cooperation of our business associates.

(Revised April 2004)

NGK Spark Plug Group Eco Vision 2010

	Item	Eco Vision 2010
Management	Environmental management system	Sharing of environmental policy by related companies including overseas
		Construction of total management system (QMS, EMS, OSHMS)
	Environmental operations	Centralization of environmental management data control
		Promotion of CSR management
	Environmental accounting	Integration of environmental accounting and management accounting
Factory/Office	Prevention of global warming	Total greenhouse gas emissions in Japan of 150,000 tons or less (10% down on 2001)
	Effective use of resources	Efficient use of water resources
		EPR (extended producer responsibility) operations
		Achievement of zero emissions by related companies including overseas
		Reduction of waste emissions
		Reduced environmental load due to waste
	Hazardous substances	Total 36 tons of PRTR released (80% down on 2002)
Products		Control of environmental pollutants
	Eco-design	Eco-friendly design and product creation
	Green procurement	Green supplier system of identification and registration of all our business associates
	Distribution	Construction of efficient distribution system
	Eco-business	Development of eco-business
Communication	Disclosure	Disclosure of clear environmental data
		Continuous issue of CSR reports
	Community	Support for and participation in NGO and NPO activities
	Natural environment	Promotion of nature conservation and social contribution
Mind	Education and instruction	Thorough education of eco-minded employees
		Reflection of environmental performance in business evaluation

(Revised April 2004)